This court is made of astroturf and sand.  It is great for the summer (rainy) season because it is ready for play 15 minutes after the rain stops.   And no need to roll  out the puddles! This is a great court if you are a mature player,  as it is easy on the joints.   Also…

Vacationing at Casa Melissa this week has been an incredible nature experience without leaving the house! At sunset last night we saw a pod of dolphins swimming and jumping out of the water – just about 1/4 mile out in the ocean. I could see them jumping with the naked eye! And whales, everyday we…

I can’t believe it has been a year since I was at Casa Melissa and took the intensive Spanish class. Last January I studied with Lander Carter and learned more in 2 weeks than I had in the Spanish class at my local community college. I think the 3 hours a day, 3 times a…

Do you wonder what it really looks like at Casa Melissa?  This YouTube video shows the spectacular views, but you really need to come here to experience the peaceful feeling it gives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC7adUYn9Io

Yes,  we were thrilled to have hosted  Rachel Leigh Cook (She’s All That; Josie and the Pussycats;  Into the West;  Nancy Drew;  The Final Season ) and  Daniel Gillies (Spider-Man 2; Into the West; The Vampire Diaries).

This Thanksgiving I attended the best wedding ever, excepting my own, of course. Some of what made it great was that it was in San Pancho, a great wedding destination. Here are some excerpts from the groom’s father’s blog. Thanks,  Tom Cook, for your view of San Pancho. “San Francisco, nicknamed San Pancho, is a…

Just found this amazing YouTube video.  Some person flew down the coast above San Pancho and filmed it.  You get a great (though quick) view of Casa Melissa at the beginning of the video. You can’t miss the infinity pool and white house on the cliff.  Keep watching and see the mile long sandy beach…

CASA MELISSA – WANT TO HIKE AND SEE THE AREA? Hike the jungle road: Head down the driveway and take a left at the road.  You can go a total of 3 miles from town on a dirt road with scenic views and lots of birds, maybe even a tejon. When you get to the…

Noted photographer and artist Tim Fleming (www.timfleming.com) recently visited Casa Melissa with his family and friends. “It was an unforgettable experience,” Tim said. “The setting is spectacular. Exotic birds flying overhead, whales swimming offshore, the glittering blue ocean and sensational sunsets; it was truly a feast for the eyes! The staff was very attentive and…

Here is my second attempt at using the FlipVideo to record the views here at Casa Melissa. I will keep trying since this one  doesn’t really show everything I wanted to have you see. But here is the link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC7adUYn9Io